Historic Elitch Carousel Dome

About

The Historic Elitch Carousel Dome in Denver is a cherished landmark, known for its vintage charm and rich history as part of the original Elitch Gardens, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's amusement park heritage.

Visitor Information

The Historic Elitch Carousel Dome, boasting an impressive 4.6-star average from 61 reviews, is cherished for its nostalgic charm and decorative lights, creating a picturesque experience especially during festive seasons. Visitors appreciate the preserved elements like the theater and the carousel dome amidst the relocated amusement park, although some lament the loss of iconic features like the Log Ride. This unique landmark, situated in a small park, offers a peaceful maze to explore, though it could benefit from more seating, enhancing its appeal as a reflective or recreational spot.

Reviews

Mary Ahrens

It's an absolute CRIME that they tore this amusement park down. I vote we go back in time and rally and petition against it! There has never been and will never be another amusement Park like this, EVER AGAIN! And they didn't even take the Log Ride with them when they moved.... Like, WTAF dude?!?! At least they saved a couple of things like the old theater and carousel dome! If you have fun memories of elitch gardens the original, I highly recommend going and checking this out. Apparently mid-november through the end of December the carousel dome is blocked off because they sell Christmas trees there, so be forewarned. I was really bummed because I've been waiting to go for so long, and when I went and saw it all fenced off, I was like,"yeah, that's about right...🙄😒." But we did get to see the theater, at least on the outside, and we will be back after the beginning of the year. Absolutely beautiful. They don't make them like they used to!

Nov 23, 2024, 6:30 AM

Cary Garland

Just visit to see the lights, but those freshly cut trees sure do smell good! I love that they decorate the carousel dome with lights and also the trees surrounding it.

Dec 17, 2024, 2:29 AM

Oriane Boudinot

Such a cool random spot to visit! It is located within a small park across from an apartment complex. It used to have a carousel which moved when the original park was relocated. I loved the maze in the middle of it, very cool addition!

Sep 18, 2022, 12:11 PM

Logan Willis

Well, when I went there with my uncle, he told me alot of the history about the carousel and the theater which is not to far from it. I even got my phone out and played the organ version of the maple leaf rag and walked in circles to imitate how it was back then. Then we went past the new Elitch Gardens, And surprising enough the new carousel has alot of the same features as the old one, like a dome around the entire thing.

Jul 4, 2019, 1:55 PM